Maintenance Mechanic/Animal Caretaker-Lab Animal Resources
Job Description
Posting Number
PG194425SPInternal Recruitment
NoWorking Title
Maintenance Mechanic/Animal Caretaker-Lab Animal ResourcesAnticipated Hiring Range
$45,000 - $50,000 (Commensurate with experience)Work Schedule
TBDJob Location
Raleigh, NCDepartment
Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR)About the Department
The mission of Laboratory Animal Resources (LAR) is to provide NCSU faculty with optimal animal resources at the least practical cost. The term “animal resources” includes not only animal housing facilities but also animal husbandry services, veterinary care, technical services, expertise in laboratory animal technology and medicine, and assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements and institutional policies for animal care and use. LAR is responsible for assisting faculty in conducting animal experimentation in keeping with these standards and is committed to assuring the well-being of experimental animals while providing services that facilitate their humane and reasonable use.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.
North Carolina State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is a dynamic community whose members are dedicated to preparing veterinarians and veterinarian scientists while advancing animal and human health from the cellular level through entire ecosystems.
Essential Job Duties
This position is responsible for routine animal husbandry tasks and facility maintenance for all Lab Animal Resources facilities. Works closely with the Director to manage facility/grounds operations at the College of Veterinary Medicine. Oversees students and other resources, to ensure that facility projects are successfully initiated and completed. This position is responsible for facility planning and maintenance, adhering to regulatory requirements and determining staff and student training needs as related to facility/grounds management. The position manages a large inventory of various agricultural equipment to accomplish these tasks.
Duties include:
Duties include:
- Position duties include feeding and watering animals, cleaning and maintaining their housing, dry lots, and cages. Safely catch, prepare animals for medical and teaching procedures.
- Position works in a secured facility in an environment where animals are used for teaching and research and is subject to Medical Surveillance procedures and review in accordance with Federal and State Laws and Regulations and University Policy.
- Position may, at times, require employee to work with or be in areas where hazardous materials and/or infectious diseases are present.
- Incumbent must perform tasks that require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses. and may require the use of a respirator.
- Position will be constructing and repairing buildings, structures and fences to include basic carpentry, plumbing and electrical.
- Position also performs a variety of landscaping tasks such as mowing, weed trimming, cutting down trees, fertilizing, etc.
- Incumbent will ensure that equipment is in good working order including small engine, vehicle, UTV and tractor repair and maintenance.
- Incumbent will ensure facilities are in good condition/repair, and grounds are maintained so that they are outstanding in appearance to the public.
- Maintains pastures, paddocks, etc. to meet teaching and research needs of the farm; ie rotational grazing, etc.
- Position works closely with the Director in preparing facility budgets and recommends needed expenditures and revisions to the project budget.
Please note this is a physically demanding position that involves but is not limited to, the following:
- Quickly respond to and access to LAR animal housing to maintain proper welfare.
- Break down and set up species-specific caging and animal rooms, including transport of animals between locations.
- Work outside in all weather conditions.
- Bend, squat, kneel, stand, reach above shoulder level, and move on hard surfaces up to 8+ hours a day.
- Push, pull, move, and lift heavy objects weighing up to 125 lb. with or without reasonable accommodations (e.g., bales of feed and bedding, feed sacks, materials, equipment, etc.).
- Work in a dusty, dirty, and odorous environment.
- Tolerate foul odors, sights, and substances.
- Work with animal dander, different types of hay and feed, and various cleaning agents.
- Work in an area with and occasionally handle potentially dangerous large animals.
Other Responsibilities
- Position requires working on weekends and holidays; working occasional overtime; working variable hours depending on current needs of the unit.
- Lunch hours may vary and will be established per the current needs of the unit.
- Work schedule subject to change with prior notification.
- Restricted vacation during busy periods.
Minimum Experience/Education
High school diploma or equivalency; or demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. Some positions may require special licenses or certification(s).
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Optional Guidelines: Experience in the trade(s) areas related to the area of assignment may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Other Required Qualifications
- Ability to communicate professionally and effectively at all times and maintain professionalism in emotionally charged / challenging situations.
- Skill to communicate clearly, effectively and professionally orally and in writing.
- Ability to work independently and efficiently with minimal supervision.
- Ability to prioritize tasks.
- Able to manage multiple, concurrent projects successfully and according to protocols.
- Skill to interpret and understand department and university practices as well as all procedures, manuals, safety regulations, directives, and other work-related documents.
- Ability to operate and use vehicles and equipment including farm equipment (e.g. different types of tractors and attachments), full size pickup truck, ATV’s, tractor, etc.
- Ability using hand tools, power tools and landscaping tools.
- Ability to perform minor repair work (e.g. fix fencing, watering devices, minor plumbing repairs, feeders, etc.).
- Must be able to lift 125 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to clean and provide maintenance for tractors, vehicles and equipment (e.g. change oil and filters, tire changes, battery changes, etc.).
- Ability to perform small engine repair
- Skills to operate a personal computer to check e-mail and use MS Word & Excel documents.
- Experience to safely catch, lead and restrain horses.
- Experience with equines to safely work in animal areas.
- Ability to clean stalls and feeding/watering horses.
- Experience and skill to identify sick and/or injured horses and the ability to identify subtle changes in their behavior.
Required License or Certification
- NC Driver’s License is required and will need to be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained throughout employment.
- NC Pesticide License or ability to obtain one within one year from start date.
Valid NC Driver's License required
YesCommercial Driver's License Required?
NoJob Open Date
01/15/2025Earliest Close Date---- (Positions will be posted until 5:00 PM ET on this date. Positions remaining posted after this date are still accepting applications but may close at any time.)
01/23/2025Notice to Applicants
Please make sure that the work history you list on your application is identical to the work history listed on your resume. The application must be filled out completely, do not use the phrase “see resume”.
Special Instructions
Please include as attachments a resume/CV and contact information for at least 3 professional references.
Position Number
00111267Position Type
SHRAPosition Classification Band Title
Facility Maintenance Technician - Mechanical TradesPosition Classification Band Level
JourneyPosition Classification Salary Range
$ 35,099 - $ 74,402Salary Grade Equivalency
GN08Alternate Option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.
Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)
1.0Appointment
12 Month RecurringMandatory Designation - Adverse Weather
Mandatory - Adverse WeatherMandatory Designation - Emergency Events
Mandatory - Medical EmergenciesTime Limited Position
NoDepartment Id
193001 - Animal ResourcesAA/EEO
NC State University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-515-3148 to speak with a representative at the Office of Institutional Equity and Diversity.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or workatncstate@ncsu.edu.
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.
NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
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